How to create the table macro
Page view mode
Go to any Confluence page, then click the Excel-like Tables for Confluence icon at the top right menu. The app dialog will be displayed, and you choose how you want to create the table.
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Page edit mode
In page edit mode, type ‘/excel’, then the Excel-like Tables macro will appear in the list.
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Click the Excel-like Tables macro, and a new window will appear on your screen.
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5 ways to create a table
By creating a new table from scratch.
Create from templates.
Upload from a file.
Convert from Confluence table.
From Excel-like Tables URL
Option 1
If you choose the first option, the app will open the Excel-like Tables for Confluence app.
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Option 2
If you choose the second option, you can create a table from pre-built templates or templates created by you or your team. You only can view the template if you have permission to view that page. Learn more about creating a new template here.
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Option 3
If you choose the third option, you can upload a file by ‘drag and drop’ it into the upload box. The app support .xlsx or .ssjon format.
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Option 4
Directly convert your existing Confluence tables to Excel-like tables, making it easier for you to perform calculations and create charts from your existing data.
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Option 5
If you want to reuse existing Excel-like tables for different purposes, simply copy the table URL then use that link to create a new one.
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